Plain Meaning - Page 4

Plato wrote about a cave that contained a false reality.

The reality was made by puppeteers the prisoners could not see.

Digital algorithms seem to have replaced the puppeteers.

Political parties are private organizations.

Yet, two such organizations get state funding.

And the impact goes beyond just dollars and cents.

AI chatbots often provide wrong answers with confidence.

But often can't tell you why they gave the answer.

And it has alot in common with a financial meltdown.

2002's The Time Machine showcased a futuristic AI.

The fictional AI was shown as a utility.

Real AI is evolving into something far worse than a mere subscription service.

Johnny Marr wrote the song in one afternoon.

It lasts less than 2 minutes.

But it's meaning goes far beyond its duration and composition.

Over a million votes go uncounted every election cycle.

There is no way to know if your votes were among them.

It can be fixed by changing three things in how we vote.

People trust those who others listen to.

This can lead to accurate reflections on who is trustworthy.

But not always...

America used to have the town square.

Then came the malls.

Now, America doesn't seem to have anything.

Teddy Roosevelt was in office before radio stations existed.

LFO released a one hit wonder in 1999.

They actually have something in common.

The Dream Academy didn't fit neatly into any category.

They released a song in 1985 that fused nostalgia and elegant instrumentation.

And you likely have never heard of them or their song.

Precedent is to adhere to a case that came before.

But each case is unique and between specific parties.

One president saw the contradition but the court didn't listen.